Oklahoma Sooners star player just made the cut on a coveted list that many may believe he shouldn’t be on
The Oklahoma Sooners don’t care about that sort of thing, but it’s good to see the positive recognition.
The Oklahoma Sooners will have one of the top 10-rated quarterbacks in College Football 27 when the game releases.
Sooners quarterback John Mateer earned an 89 overall rating, placing him among the elite signal-callers in the upcoming video game. The rating has sparked debate among Oklahoma fans over whether it accurately reflects Mateer’s standing heading into the 2026 season.
Does an 89 overall feel right for Mateer?
An 89 overall rating feels like a fair starting point. Mateer struggled at times last season, and that’s no secret. Some of those struggles came from dealing with injuries, some from mental lapses, and some from bad footwork. He has a lot to work on heading into the fall. The talent is there, and he has the tools to be one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Whether he puts it all together remains the question.
The pieces around him should help. Mateer has a better receiving corps this season. The running game should be improved, at least on paper. Oklahoma’s defense should still be one of the better units in the conference, and the coaching staff around him is strong. All of those factors could push Mateer well beyond that 89 rating by the time the real season plays out.
Mateer could end up being one of the best in the country
Mateer can absolutely be a top 10 quarterback in college football, and maybe even better than that. The ceiling is high for a player with his physical gifts and the supporting cast the Sooners have assembled around him. The 89 overall rating in College Football 27 might end up looking low if everything clicks.
Either way, he projects as one of the more exciting players to use in the game. Sooners fans will have plenty of fun with Mateer’s skill set in College Football 27, and the real-life version should give them even more to be excited about this fall.